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Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)갈비 · galbi
What is it?
Galbi means ribs: short ribs marinated in soy, pear and garlic and grilled at the table. So-galbi (beef) is the splurge; dwaeji-galbi (pork) is the everyday version. "LA galbi" is cross-cut beef ribs.
How to eat it
- Let staff cut it with scissors once the bone side is cooked.
- Wrap in lettuce or eat with rice and kimchi.
- Finish with naengmyeon — a classic galbi-house combo.
- Typical price
- Pork ₩17,000–22,000 / beef ₩30,000–60,000 per serving
How to order · Say it in Korean돼지갈비 3인분 주세요.Dwaeji galbi sam-inbun juseyo.Pork galbi for three, please.
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Galbi vs bulgogi?
Galbi is rib meat (often on the bone); bulgogi is thinly sliced boneless beef in a similar sweet marinade.
Is it on the bone?
Often yes; boneless "galbisal" is also common.
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